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International mobility for sustainable innovation

Each year, the Chair organizes a week of courses for European students

This unique training program, co-organized by 15 partner universities and schools, enables students to exchange ideas and receive training on key issues for the future of the environment and the circular economy. Since 2018, the Urban Mines Chair has offered a module focused on “urban mining,” the circular economy, and eco-design, aiming to raise future engineers’ awareness of the challenges of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) recycling and sustainable design.

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➯ The “Circular Economy and Eco-Design – Urban Mine Case” training program.

Since 2018, the Urban Mines Chair has offered a module focused on “urban mining,” the circular economy, and eco-design. The aim of this course is to raise students’ awareness of the challenges of recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and the sustainable design of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).

➯ Growth of the Program and Student Participation

The number of students participating in this program has significantly increased since its creation in 2018, reaching 32 students in 2023. This week allows students to become familiar with the challenges and opportunities related to end-of-life management of electronic equipment.

➯Teaching Content and Training Format.

The Urban Mines Chair ATHENS training program, lasting 5 days, covers WEEE recycling from various perspectives: regulatory, organizational, economic, and technical. The courses are delivered by experts from academia, institutions, and industry. Students also take part in a visit to a WEEE recycling facility, organized at the PAPREC site in Pont-Sainte-Maxence.

➯ Assessment and Conclusion of the Training Program.

The week concludes with an assessment of the case study prepared by the students throughout the week, allowing them to apply the knowledge acquired during the training.